Cardiac Device Specialist

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Cedar Crest (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking an experienced registered nurse to provide direct support for patients with cardiac rhythm disturbances and implanted devices, collaborating with cardiologists on the treatment plan and performing remote device monitoring.

You will reprogram devices as directed, generate diagnostic reports, and coordinate daily clinic functions while triaging alerts and ensuring safe patient care across the pacemaker/defibrillator program.

Qualifications

• Interpret arrhythmias from intracardiac and surface electrograms
• Troubleshoot device issues across simple to advanced
• Perform device interrogations and remote transmissions
• Generate full diagnostic reports from monitoring and device checks
• Prioritize device alerts per protocol and escalate as needed

Responsibilities

• Analyze data from cardiac devices to identify arrhythmias and device abnormalities
• Reprogram devices as directed by physician for optimal performance
• Provide diagnostic reports from external monitoring and device checks for provider follow-up
• Coordinate daily function of pacemaker/defibrillator clinics
• Manage patient enrollment, equipment requests, alert management, and education
• Perform device checks in office or remotely
• Troubleshoot missed transmissions and contact patients to reschedule
• Use clinical judgment to prioritize alerts and notify physicians of urgent issues

Skills

Arrhythmia interpretation

Device troubleshooting

Remote monitoring

Pacemaker checks

Triage for patient care

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related field

Job description

Summary

Provides direct support for patients with cardiac rhythm disturbance, abnormalities, and implantable cardiac rhythm management devices. Collaborates with cardiologist or electrophysiologist on the device in the patient's total treatment plan. Performs the technical component of remote cardiac device monitoring.

Job Duties

• Analyzes data from a wide variety of cardiac devices identifying arrhythmias as well as pacing, sensing, or other device abnormalities in addition to evaluating appropriate or inappropriate device interventions for arrhythmias.
• Reprograms devices as directed by physician to achieve optimal pacemaker performance.
• Provides full diagnostic reports from external monitoring and device checks to allow for adequate provider follow-up and/or adjustment.
• Coordinates daily function of the pacemaker or defibrillator clinic(s).
• Manages patient enrollment, equipment requests, alert management, and patient education.
• Performs device checks on patients, either in the office or trans-telephonically.
• Troubleshoots missed transmissions including basic identification of poor monitor connectivity or other remote monitoring malfunctions and immediate contact of no-show patients to ensure rescheduling.
• Uses clinical judgment to prioritize device alerts and abnormal transmissions per established policies and protocols and notifies physician or non-physician practitioners of urgent issues requiring further attention.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Cardiovascular, Life Science, or other related field.
• 3 years experience working with cardiac devices.
• Ability to interpret arrhythmias from both intracardiac and surface electrograms and identify normal vs. abnormal device function.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic, intermediate, and advanced device issues.
• Ability to perform device interrogations, pacemaker telephone checks, and remote device transmissions.
• Must demonstrate triage skills in evaluating reports and communicating by ensuing effective, efficient, and safe patient care.
• Knowledge of cardiac rhythm management, cardiac devices, and cardiovascular physiology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of dysrhythmias.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.
• CCT - Certified Cardiographic Technician CCI - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.
• RCES - Reg Cardiac Electrophysiology Spec CCI - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.
• Physical Demands: Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Physical Demands

Physical Demands Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy.

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Work Details

Work Shift: Day Shift
Address: 1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd
Primary Location: LVHN-1250 Cedar Crest
Position Type: Onsite
Union: Not Applicable
Work Schedule: M-F 8am-4:30pm
Department: 1004-09134 Cardiology Clinic - CC

Company Culture

Lehigh Valley Health Network is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN’s culture of trust – and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune – align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.

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